THE WIRE · UPDATED 4:42 PM MDT No story is too small.
City desk

Ibapah

1 story this week

The latest local news from Ibapah, Utah — city government, schools, public safety, and community stories. No story is too small.

← All Utah RSS feed

2-Year-Old Dies in Uintas Drainage Channel During Camping Trip

A 2-year-old boy died after being found in a drainage channel while camping in the Uintas, according to reports. National and state data highlight that unintentional drowning remains a leading cause of injury death for young children, particularly in rural areas.

Aiden Jonkman Wins Bank of Utah's 2026 Cash Quest

Aiden Jonkman found the hidden wallet during Bank of Utah's fourth annual Where's the Wallet Cash Quest. Jonkman selected The Family Place to receive a $10,000 portion of the total prize money.

Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Meta Settlement Over Child Safety

Utah has reached a $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to address child safety concerns on Instagram and Facebook. The landmark agreement, which includes sweeping platform reforms, could see Utah receive up to $301 million if other social media companies join the terms.

UOCAVA 2026 General Election Notice_Revised 8_25_2026

UOCAVA 2026 General Election Notice – Revised 8/25/2026 Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) UCA 20A-16-502 General Election Date: November 3, 2026 FEDERAL U.S. House District 3 KENT S.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

CFTC Announces Innovation Advisory Committee Members | CFTC

Release Number 9182-26 CFTC Announces Innovation Advisory Committee Members February 12, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Innovation Advisory Committee.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Eagle Mountain City Days of Service

Home News & Announcements News Eagle Mountain City Days of Service CommunityEvents August 27, 2026 Save Eagle Mountain City is inviting residents to come together for Days of Service this September in honor of the 9/11 National Day of Serv

StatewideEagle MountainAugust 27, 2026

Spring Water Way Closing for Sewer Line Work

Project Timeline and Details Spring Water Way will experience a temporary closure at Ira Hodges Scenic Parkway and Thomas Street to install a new sewer line with connections in the roadway. This important infrastructure project is expected to last approximately two weeks. What to Expect During this closure, residents and visitors are asked to use alternate routes […]

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

'He got what he deserved': 'Trust Me: The False Prophet' star reacts to polygamous sect leader's additional 24-year sentencing

PHOENIX, Arizona (ABC4) — Polygamist sect leader Samuel Bateman, who is already serving a 50-year sentence for child sex crimes, has now been sentenced to an additional 24 years in prison for separate state convictions of child abuse for hauling girls in an unventilated trailer in Arizona. A Utah couple, Cult Expert Dr.

via ABC 4StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Agencies Urge Public to Avoid Flying Drones Near Wildfires

Wildfire management agencies and the FAA are urging the public to avoid flying drones near wildfires due to safety risks. Unauthorized flights can force the suspension of aerial firefighting operations, potentially increasing wildfire size and costs.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Monsoon Moisture Brings Cooler Temperatures and Storms to Utah

Monsoon moisture is returning to Utah and southwest Wyoming, bringing a pattern of scattered showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures through the weekend. National Weather Service officials warn of potential flash flooding in southern Utah and isolated severe thunderstorms in northern Utah as a new weather pattern takes hold.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

City Council Agenda – Sep 1, 2026

City Council Agenda  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the River Heights City Council will hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the River Heights City Office Building at 520 S 500 E. Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of Previous Minutes and Agenda Mayor, Councilmembers, and Staff Reports Public Comment Dwight Whitaker – Cache

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Trump names new head of agency overseeing ballroom construction

Aug. 27 (UPI) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday named a new head of the agency that oversees his ballroom project at the White House and a proposed national arch in Washington, D.C. Mark Paoletta, the general counsel of the White House Office of Management and Budget, will take charge of the National Capital Planning Commission.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

The real cause of most wildfires? People

Utah Wildfires Keep up with the latest news about wildfires in Utah. The real cause of most wildfires? The Hawk Fire that's been threatening Reno, Nevada is the latest destructive wildfire in the West in recent weeks that investigators believe was human-caused.

via KUERStatewideAugust 27, 2026

New Utah Food Additive Requirements Take Effect for 2026–2027 School Year

Families may notice some changes to food served in Provo City School District schools this year as new Utah requirements regarding certain food additives take effect for the 2026–2027 school year. Under House Bill 402, Food Additives in Schools, Utah public schools may not sell, donate, offer, or serve foods that contain certain specified additives. The new requirements apply to foods provided by public schools during the school day. Food Additives Included in the New Requirements Under the new

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Erik Christensen named Utah State University chief of police

LOGAN — Erik Christensen has been named Utah State University’s new chief of police, university officials announced. He will officially assume the role Sept. 1.

via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Lehi Heritage Day returns Saturday with parade, honorees, Marker Quest and prizes

Nicole Kunze | Lehi Free Press The 13th annual Lehi Heritage Day is this Saturday from 2:30-6 p.m. with activities on the lawn in front of the Lehi Legacy Center and on the grounds and inside the Lehi Civic Center.

via Lehi Free PressStatewideLehiAugust 27, 2026

September Blood Drive

Upcoming EventSeptember Blood DrivePublished August 27, 2026Drive Details:Thursday, September 3, 202611:00 AM - 05:00 PMHyde Park City Hall113 E Center St, Hyde Park, UT 84318 - BasementDonor Sign-Up Link: ‍redcrossblood.org/give.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

After firefighting deaths in West, advocates alarmed by deepening wildfire crisis, agencies strategies

Help was on the way. Five firefighters were about to be flown to safety after a new wildfire broke out on rugged terrain at the Utah-Colorado border in June, whipped by furious, dry winds.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

New Targeted Drug and Vaccines Offer Hope for Pancreatic Cancer

New research into targeted drugs and personalized vaccines may revolutionize pancreatic cancer treatment. The FDA has approved a new drug that nearly doubles survival time for certain patients.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Local Review: Bakal — This is Natural. This is Good. - SLUG Mag

Smith August 26, 2026 Local Music Reviews Bakal This is Natural. This is Good. 2025 Bakal = Chat Pile + The Jesus Lizard + Amyl and The Sniffers A siren loops. Guitars grind. Someone starts moralizing. " This is Bakal, and they would like your attention.

via slugmag.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Timpview FCCLA Students Earn National Honors, Five Top-10 Finishes

Timpview High School FCCLA students represented Provo City School District and Utah on the national stage this summer, bringing home an impressive collection of medals and five Top 10 national finishes from the National FCCLA Leadership Conference. Leading the group was Abbigail Kelley, who earned a Gold Medal and placed second in the nation in Chapter in Review Display. Timpview FCCLA National Results Abbigail Kelley: Gold Medal, 2nd Place in the Nation Genesis Martinez-Manzanarez: Silver Meda

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

PC 26-07-29 Regular/Public Hearing Minutes

Working draft 2026 Unapproved Meeting Minutes Fairfield Planning Commission Regular Session / Public Hearing July 29, 2026 Minutes Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Location: Fairfield Town Office, 121 West Main Street, Fairfield, Utah Time:…

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

PC August 26, 2026 Agenda

 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Planning Commission of Fairfield, Utah, shall hold a Regular Session on August 26, 2026, @ 7:00 P.M., At the Fairfield Town Office, 121 West Main Street, Fairfield, Utah.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Does policy matter in elections anymore?

While politicians still act like policy matters in elections, for many voters that is no longer the case. As a recent focus group in Los Angeles showed, for many voters partisanship is more important than policy, and crossing the line to vote for the other side is a bridge too far.

via Deseret NewsStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Utahns oppose Iran war and experts say Trump could pay the price

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli on May 13, 2026. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

via Deseret NewsStatewidePriceAugust 27, 2026

Appple Valley Utah Big Plains Water and Sewer Special Service District HEARING NOTICE

TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY WATER RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES AND FEE SCHEDULE 1777 N Meadowlark Dr, Apple Valley Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM HEARING NOTICE Public Notice…

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Goal Zero Recalls YETI 3000X Power Stations Due to Serious Risk of Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards

Consumers should stop using the power stations immediately and install the free repair in the form of a firmware update available through the Goal Zero application or contact Goal Zero for firmware installation at no cost.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Grant Closes for 2026 Season

The Utah Pollinator Habitat Program grant for the 2026 season has closed and is no longer accepting late applications. The next application period is scheduled to open on March 1, 2027.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Longtime Utah homeless cleanup nonprofit on brink of bankruptcy, issues urgent call for help

He said he first came to Utah from Wyoming after the restaurant and hotel he was working for went out of business. He was not only out of a job, but also a place to live. After spending about six months homeless in Utah, Loveridge said he first heard about job opportunities with Advantage Services, a social enterprise nonprofit that goes out of its way to employ people who need it most.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Ordinance Summary

HIGHLAND CITY LEGAL NOTICE Summary of Ordinances of the Highland City Council On August 18, 2026, Highland City Council adopted the following ordinance(s): • O-2026-26 Amending Nuisance Regulations for Parking and Storing of Vehicles and…

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

U.S. Forest Service - Dixie National Forest

U.S. Forest Service - Dixie National Forest. 13,311 likes · 62 talking about this. The Dixie National Forest occupies almost two million acres and stretches for about 170 miles across southern Utah.

via facebook.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Injury Crash on US30, near Twin Falls.

View All News Releases August 26, 2026 - Injury Crash on US30, near Twin Falls. TWIN FALLS COUNTY, ID. Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on August 26, 2026, at 5:32 a.m.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

City Council Study Meeting - 8/25/2026 4:30:00 PM - OnBase Agenda Online

The Study Electronic Meeting of the West Valley City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM, in the Multipurpose Room, West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Prefer Utah News on Google